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4 September, 14:24

Rida, Inc., a manufacturer in a seasonal industry, is preparing its direct materials budget for the second quarter. It plans production of 229,000 units in the second quarter and 266,500 units in the third quarter. Raw material inventory is 56,500 pounds at the beginning of the second quarter. Other information follows:Direct materials Each unit requires e. 613 pounds of a key raw material, priced at $179 per pound. The company plans to end each quarter with an ending inventory of materials equal to 40% of next quarter's budgeted materials requirements. Required:Prepare a direct materials budget for the second quarter

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  1. 4 September, 14:48
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    The Preparation of direct materials budget for the second quarter is prepared below:-

    Rida, Inc.,

    Direct materials budget

    for the second quarter

    Particulars Amount

    Units to be produced 229,000

    Material required per unit 0.6

    Material needed for production 137,400

    Budgeted Ending Inventory 63,960

    (266,500 units * 0.60 pounds * 40%)

    Total material requirements 201,360

    (137,400 + 63,960]

    Beginning Inventory (56,500)

    materials to be purchased 144,860

    (201,360 - 56,500)

    material Price per pound $179

    Budgeted Cost of Direct

    material purchases $25,929,940

    (144,860 * $179)

    Here we assume 0.60 pounds of a key raw material instead of 613 pounds.
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